Figured: S M Smith
Height: 5.5-8 mm

Widespread and common, living not only on the ears and around the ventral margins of scallops, but also amongst gravel and on littoral algae. Preys on the scallops but also takes the body fluids of smaller animals such as serpulids. Lives down to 150m. Dead shells widespread. Many old records.
Collections: NMI, NMSZ, UM

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